Prince Harry honours special royal connection in Canada
Prince Harry arrived in Canada for an important visit to show his support, following his brother Prince William’s climate-focused Earthshot Prize Award event in Brazil. Shortly after expressing his dedication to Britain and service in a heartfelt letter, Harry began an emotional visit centered on Remembrance Day in Toronto.
Meeting with historic Army Reserve units
During his visit, Prince Harry met soldiers from two of Canada’s historic Army Reserve regiments, highlighting their connection to the royal family. King Charles is Canada’s head of state, and Harry served in the British army for nearly ten years, deepening the significance of this visit.
- The Queen’s Own Rifles of Canada, founded in 1860, is Canada’s oldest continuously serving infantry regiment.
- The Royal Regiment of Canada is also among the oldest infantry regiments and has taken part in nearly every major Canadian military operation since the Fenian Raids of 1866.
Official highlights from the Sussex office
The Sussex office shared moments from Harry’s visit, which began with meetings involving members of both regiments and emphasized the enduring ties between the Canadian military units and the British royal family.
Prince Harry declared his devotion to Britain and service in a moving letter, marking the start of his visit centered around Remembrance Day in Toronto.
This visit strengthens the special bond between the Canadian military and the British monarchy through personal engagement and recognition by the Duke of Sussex.
Author’s summary: Prince Harry’s visit to Canada honored historic military regiments and underscored the deep royal ties and shared history between Canada and the British monarchy.